US Patent 7143483 Belt buckle with ornamental backing

A belt buckle and ornamental backing are provided. The ornamental backing may be removed from the buckle, and a different backing may be placed on the buckle. The ornamental backing may contain ornamentation and/or various color accents for the belt buckle or other articles. A single buckle may be used with multiple different backings, with a backing selected based on the wardrobe of a user, the event, or other factors. The backing may be mounted to the back of the buckle with apertures in the backing corresponding to a prong and a swivel of the buckle. The prong and swivel extend through the apertures allowing the buckle to be secured to a belt with the backing in place.